Supervised Consumption Service in Birmingham
We offer the NHS supervised consumption service at The Olton Pharmacy. Ask in-store for details or contact. Subject to eligibility criteria and availability.
What is the Supervised Consumption Service?
Supervised consumption is an NHS service used in certain situations to ensure patients take their medication regularly, such as for those with substance dependence. The prescriber writes the supervised consumption instructions on the prescription, and the service is free for the patient.
How Does the Supervised Consumption Service Work?
This service requires a pharmacist to supervise the consumption of prescribed medicines at the pharmacy, ensuring the correct dosage is administered.
We offer user-friendly, non-judgmental, client-centred, and confidential services. We provide support and advice to the patient, including referral to primary care or specialist centres where appropriate. The service is carried out in a private consultation room.
How Do I Sign Up for Supervised Consumption?
In most cases, the prescriber will discuss the options with the patient and refer them to the pharmacy of their choice. Before referring the patient, the prescriber will usually check with the pharmacy about the patient’s adherence to the treatment.
If you would like us to provide this service, please speak to a member of our staff or your prescriber.
